Standby scum, I am sorry to say that the BN3 was not a fantastic machine, certainly did not have 50% more grunt that the BN2. It was not an ideal Aircraft
For PNG. although DZ used it mainly in the gulf, it was not well suited in places like IHU ON A WET DAY. Even Kikori caused problems to the fat tyres, due to the
Sharp edges of the marsden matting( not too sure of the right spelling). Now you try to fly the BN3 on a flight to Wewak from Moresby on a bad day, all 3 BN3 during my time were IFR, with a full load of material you will be lucky to maintain 10,000ft. What's the lowest safe Kerema to Wewak via Hagen...
The BN3 was probably a fantastic machine for Bush pilots Airline in QLD, Flat terrain and good strips. My 2 bobs worth............